In 2021, California will offer new benefits and opportunities to workers in the form of evolving employment law regulations. Forward-thinking legislative efforts, set to take effect this year, will have a significant impact on employees across the state. These new...
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Has The #MeToo Movement Had Any Impact On The Tech Workplace?
While the #MeToo movement has seemingly permeated all parts of society, a recent study shows that not all industries have equally benefitted from its message. This year, Women Who Tech surveyed more than 1,000 Employees, founders, and investors to explore whether they...
Why do researchers anticipate an increase in age discrimination claims in 2021?
2020 has been a difficult year for many industries, companies, and employees. To survive, businesses have had to layoff portions of their workforce or turn to other cost-cutting measures. Unfortunately, history suggests that workers are not out of the woods yet. If...
Restaurant Workers Experience an Uptick in Sexual Harassment in 2020
2020 has come with a stream of endless hardships – isolation, job losses, civil unrest and nationwide unease. Indoor dining services have been shut down for countless restaurants in California and the rest of the country. In addition to worrying about health and...
7 Members of prestigious sommelier organization are suspended after sexual harassment allegations
The Court of Master Sommeliers has always carried an air of prestige. This group is comprised of the most skilled wine tasters in the world, all of whom have undergone rigorous training and testing to earn the title of master sommelier. Since its founding in 1997,...
Despite Increased Awareness from #MeToo Movement, More than Sixty Percent of Entertainment Industry Workers Report that They Have Suffered Sexual or Gender-Based Harassment in the Past Year
Despite the efforts of the #MeToo movement, inappropriate workplace jokes, suggestive comments, sexual harassment and assault remain a significant problem in American workplaces. Recently, the Hollywood Commission surveyed 9,630 Hollywood workers about harassment...
Pregnant transgender man files an employment discrimination lawsuit against Amazon
Shaun Simmons is a transgender man who previously worked at Amazon’s Princeton, New Jersey fulfillment center. In June 2019, Simmons became pregnant and informed his supervisor. Soon after he reported the pregnancy, Simmons began suffering harassment from other...
Regardless of allegations, Bridgewater may need to bridge the gap
Fundamental fairness holds that employees with similar credentials deserve to earn similar pay regardless of their gender. In 2020, large asset management firms such as Bridgewater Associates surely provide equivalent pay, especially among their competitively and...
One out of Ten Healthcare Workers Report Suffering Sexual Harassment within the Past Three Years
Many industries, such as film and finance, are notorious for pervasive sexual harassment. The #MeToo movement arose from the numerous allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein after all. Sadly, a Medscape report shows that the healthcare industry is not...
Wronged Washington Football Team Employees, Many of Whom Are Represented By Gloria Allred, Speak Out about How the They Endured a Hostile Work Environment for Decades
Whether a business is a mom-and-pop shop or the namesake football team of the nation's capital city, sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination are illegal. Businesses of a certain size must comply with federal and its respective state's laws prohibiting sexual...